Westward Expansion Quiz

Why might a family choose to leave a comfortable life on the East Coast to head west on the Oregon Trail?

• To discover new cities

• To search for gold

• To take a chance on a better future

• To visit family in the western territory

Why were Lewis and Clark asked to journey through western lands?

• To trade with Native American groups

• To explore a water route to the Pacific

• To look for farming land in Texas

• To create new colonies for the U.S.

Which country made a deal with the United States to sell the Louisiana Territory?

• England

• France

• Germany

• Portugal

What was one major result of the California Gold Rush?

• Many people returned to the East

• Towns quickly grew in the West

• Slavery was ended in western states

• Cotton farming became popular in California

Which decision shows someone thinking about opportunity cost when moving west?

• Choosing the best wagon route

• Asking neighbors for advice

• Wondering if leaving their job is worth the risk

• Deciding what snacks to bring

What does the term 'opportunity cost' mean?

• The money needed to buy supplies

• The time it takes to finish a task

• The benefit you give up when choosing something else

• The cost of traveling across land

Which phrase became famous after the battle at the Alamo?

• March to the West!

• Stand with Texas!

• Remember the Alamo!

• Don’t forget the fort!

Why did the saying “Remember the Alamo” become important?

• It reminded people of a military win

• It inspired Texans during the fight for independence

• It warned Americans about western dangers

• It helped leaders create new trade routes

How did steamboats change life in the U.S.?

• They made farming easier

• They made it faster to move people and goods

• They allowed more towns to use electricity

• They improved telegraph communication

How did steam locomotives show technological progress?

• They helped boats sail faster

• They made it easier to travel across land

• They made letters travel faster

• They helped cotton grow more quickly